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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,660.82, 7,811.78 and 3,143.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,660.82, 7,811.78 and 3,143.07 is: 4,337.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,660.82 : 7,811.78 = 3,143.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,660.82/7,811.78 = 3,143.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,660.82x = 7,811.78 × 3,143.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,660.82x = 24,552,955.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,552,955.65/5,660.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,337.35

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